29 Nov 1973
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1973
Page
1
AP Science Writer William Stockton reports Pioneer 10, three million miles from Jupiter, has confirmed the gas giant possesses a magnetic field like Earth's, a finding experts deemed highly likely but now substantiated by space probe data.
The huge Gibson's Discount Store opened at Del Norte Shopping Center in north Roswell. Founders H. R. Gibson Sr. and wife cut the ribbon with Bob Bryson of the Roswell Chamber of Development and Commerce nearby. The company cited a $10 million Roswell response as evidence of success.
Herbert K. Gibson Sr founder of Gibson's Discount Centers arrived at Roswell Industrial Air Center on Wednesday and left his company plane to preach economic optimism. He and his wife traveled from Dallas to attend the Del Norte Shopping Center opening in north Roswell and said the firm has not faced shortages with a five year stock backlog. Mrs Gibson noted active involvement in operations and both predicted a generally strong economy despite a few potential shortages like plastics.
Former White House aide Dwight L. Chapin was indicted on four counts of false testimony to a Watergate grand jury. He allegedly lied about Segretti activities and related discussions during 1973 inquiries. A U S Lines executive noted Chapin’s role at United, with arraignment expected in about a week.
A seven story Taiyo Department Store in Kumamoto Japan trapped shoppers as flames and smoke roared through the building. Police feared 90 to 100 dead with about 100 injured as helicopters plucked survivors from the roof and fire crews fought the blaze.
Israeli and Egyptian ceasefire negotiators halted discussions amid renewed gunfire near Kilometer 101 on the Cairo Suez road. UN and Soviet leaders urged immediate steps to prevent further bloodshed as both sides refused full withdrawal terms and warned of possible renewed clashes.
Gov. Bruce King met in a closed session with New Mexico Legislature leaders to discuss financing state government for the 1974-75 fiscal year as the 30 day session opens.
The 1973 Chaves County United Way fund drive nears completion with $17,465 still needed to reach the $76,000 target. Several divisions exceed goals, including residential, mail contact, and the combined federal campaign, while others trail, and employer contributions from firms like Glovers Inc. rise 76 percent over last year.
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